US Bridges

Bryan Station Road over Branch of North Elkhorn

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .8 MI W of JCT Ky 1973 · Structure no. 034B00160N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryan Station Road over Branch of North Elkhorn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bryan Station Road over Branch of North Elkhorn in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBryan Station Road
CrossesBranch of North Elkhorn
Location.8 MI W of JCT Ky 1973
RouteState Highway 1970
Coordinates38.09667, -84.38722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2022)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryan Station Road over Branch of North Elkhorn built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryan Station Road over Branch of North Elkhorn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Bryan Station Road over Branch of North Elkhorn carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bryan Station Road over Branch of North Elkhorn?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bryan Station Road over Branch of North Elkhorn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.